Gregg Popovich is extending his stay with the San Antonio Spurs for five more years after he signed a contract extension with the team.
Following the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs have renewed hopes for many years to come.
Many people are excited to see what’s next for Popovich and his Spurs, including LeBron James, who sent a message to the legendary head coach, letting him know that their next wine dinner will be on Pop.
Popovich joined the Spurs franchise as an executive in 1988, and in 1996 he took over as the head coach.
He led the team to 22 consecutive playoff appearances, six trips to the NBA Finals, and five championships.
He has a 1366-761 record during these 27 seasons, becoming the winningest head coach in league history.
Popovich and James have had some big battles on the court over the years, clashing in three NBA Finals, with the Spurs beating James on two occasions.
Now, the 74-year-old coach has a new prospect to develop and become a top player in the league as he did with David Robinson and Tim Duncan in the past.
Victor Wembanyama landed in San Antonio as the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft and is set to make a name for himself with the Spurs.